MrsValdez2010

Twenty-year-old Amaliya is determined to give her son, Aleksandr, a better life. By day, she works tirelessly to make ends meet, and by night, she fights in underground rings-her only means of survival. Yet despite her efforts, the money she earns barely covers their basic needs.That is, until a mysterious man offers her a high-paying job with a dangerous catch: the only way she'll leave is in a body bag. Desperate and with no other options, Amaliya accepts, knowing that this choice will put her life at risk, but she's willing to do anything to give Aleksandr the future he deserves.Haunted by the demons of her past and competing for a spot on an elite team, Amaliya's life is a balancing act. Between the high-stakes job, her overwhelming responsibilities, and the constant need to protect her seven-year-old son, she's on the brink of breaking. Will she find the strength to carry on alone, or will someone come to share the weight of her burdens?…

MrsValdez2010

Runaway Hearts follows Gianna Marino and Nico Margo, two teenagers from dangerous worlds who risk everything for freedom. Gianna has spent her life trapped under the iron rule of her mafia family, suffocated by their expectations and cruelty. Nico refuses to follow in his family's bloody footsteps.Desperate for a life of their own, they run away together, escaping to Chicago with each other. As they build a new life in the shadows, every stolen moment feels like a dream-until the past comes hunting for them. Their love is strong, but is it enough to outrun the dangers lurking just behind them?With their freedom hanging by a thread, Gianna and Nico must fight for their future before everything they've built is torn away.…